AARON KREAGER
Centralia,WA
Summary
Multifaceted and performance-focused professional, offering broad-based experience in project and program management, process improvement, regulatory compliance, risk administration, and contract negotiation. Expert at analyzing organization's business requirements, developing project plans, implementing program strategy, identifying deficiencies, and creating innovative and cost-effective solutions to enhance operational processes. Effective at collaborating and establishing positive relationships with diverse teams and individuals. Currently holds an active Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Quanex
03.2023 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed a team of 14 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Amentum
02.2011 - 09.2022
- AMENTUM, JOINT BASE ANDREWS MARYLAND
- Managed personnel, equipment, and all aspects of a 24/7 support section in aviation, to include:
- Tool room, that maintained over 30K individual tools, 120 specialized tool kits, and 125 pieces of Test Equipment valued at over $10 million.
- Oversaw an extensive Hazmat program, to include the proper storage and disposal of in accordance with all local/state/federal guidelines
- Managed a fleet of 64 vehicles ranging from SUV's to Aircraft Tow Tractors that have to be ready 24/7
- Managed aircraft support equipment (-21 equipment) for Boeing 757/737 and Gulf Stream G5/550 aircraft valued at over $35 Million
- Managed over 35K items supplied by the government with annual 100% inventory/accountability valued at over $100 million
- Maintained 60 Unit/Wing/Base Operating Instructions across 3 Wings, including 31 Ground Operating Procedures
- Maintained active involvement with purchasing and leasing equipment and services to guarantee cost and security issues were within the scope of contract.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Military
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
08.1988 - 11.2010
- Successfully Hired 32 highly-qualified individuals able to receive a Top Secret /SSBI clearance, managed 3 unique sections, managed a fleet of 17 aircraft, managed 75 highly qualified member of the 89th Maintenance Group
- Served as a Government Ground Flight Representative worked with Contractor ensuring their policies and procedures met the contract requirements
- Created plans and policies, resources, mission and vision, goals, and expectations for agency and program
- Instrumental in Performance work statement re-write to gain more competition for competing contractors
- Managed Contracting Officer Representative office for oversight of a $788 million dollar contract with 2,600 plus Primary Service surveillances annually
- Recruiter, responsible for finding highly qualified applicants to join the Air Force
- Managed all future members for up to a year prior to departing for Basic Military Training
- Awarded the
- Senior Recruiter badge for exceeding recruiting expectations
- Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Dash -21 miscellaneous aircraft equipment section
- Flight line expediter oversaw the management of 27 C-130E aircraft
- Flight Chief, responsible for scheduling personnel for 24/7 coverage
Education
Associate of Arts - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALAssociate of Arts - Human Resource ManagementDynCorp
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALInternational 201 Management Course - undefined
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Performance Management
- Logistics/Supply Chain Management
- Leadership and Team Building
- Policies and Procedures Development
- Contracting Officer Representative course
- Assembly and production
- Logistics
- Operations management
- Manufacturing
- Compliance understanding
- Supply Chain Management
- Quality assurance
- Project Management
- Equipment monitoring
- Inventory oversight
- Schedule Management
- Staff Management
- Equipment operation
- Purchasing and procurement
- Cost reduction and containment
- Risk analysis and management
- Contract Negotiation
- Budgeting and forecasting
Affiliations
DCMA AAM/GGFR CoursePerformance Work Statement CourseAir Force Management and Leadership Courses
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Quanex
03.2023 - Current
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Amentum
02.2011 - 09.2022
Military
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
08.1988 - 11.2010
Associate of Arts - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Arts - Human Resource ManagementDynCorp
Community College of The Air Force